Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Inelegant Framing of Claims — Court May Strike Out Offensive Words in Interest of Justice

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Courts may strike out offensive words rather than entire claims. The principle applies to civil procedure. Substantial justice overrides technical precision. The rule promotes flexibility. The court may amend pleadings to achieve justice. The principle is well-established.

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